Intel Core i7-2960XM | MediaTek Dimensity 720 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2960XM or MediaTek Dimensity 720 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2960XM has 4 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2960XM was released in Q4/2011. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.00 GHz. The CPU supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 was released in Q3/2020. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Mediatek Dimensity (36) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | MediaTek Dimensity 700/720/800 (4) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2960XM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2960XM is 2.70 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the MediaTek Dimensity 720 has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek Dimensity 720 is at 2.00 GHz. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
4 | Cores | 8 |
8 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.70 GHz (3.70 GHz) | A-Core | 2.00 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 2.00 GHz 6x Cortex-A55 |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i7-2960XM or MediaTek Dimensity 720 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP3 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.85 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | Vallhall 1 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 3 |
96 | Shader | 48 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MP3 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2960XM can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 supports up to 12 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 17.1 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i7-2960XM is 55 W, while the MediaTek Dimensity 720 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
55 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2960XM is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The MediaTek Dimensity 720 is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | Characteristic | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
32 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | -- |
PGA 988 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2011 | Release date | Q3/2020 |
570 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
ARM Mali-G57 MP3 @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2960XM
4C 8T @ 2.70 GHz |
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MediaTek Dimensity 720
8C 8T @ 2.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2960XM | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
Unknown | Unknown |